English for Translation

8th Class : 28th of October 2012 Irene Margaret

irene.margaret@gmail.com

Universitas Terbuka
Korea Selatan
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Course Outline
Text book : English for Translation, Karnedi, Universitas Terbuka

2011 (2 different books as tutorial module and self-learning) Tutorial module consists of 9 parts but will be cover in 8 classes.
Class 1 : Translatting Letters Class 2 : Translating Proses, Novels and Narratives (Module 2 &3) Class 3 : Translating Examination Report Class 4 : Translating Process Report Class 5 : Translating Guides Class 6 : Translating Conversations Class 7 : Translating History Class 8 : Translating News

Tutorial method: Online and In class Grading Components Task 1, Task 2, Task 3 Participation Final Exam Course material can be found at Google Plus and Facebook Group
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CLASS 8: TRANSLATTING NEWS

Several things to keep in mind when translating: 1. Meanings are not restricted by the source language patterns 2. Meaning should be conveyed accurately with no misinterpretation or 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

misleading language Be aware of the notion register! Ensure to not losing certainty of meaning in the source text No free translation Do not use everyday language Do not look at the model answer unless you have completed each task Consult your dictionaries when you find problems
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Translating News in Newspapers

Task 1
Lets read together! Paragraph 1 (p 9.4) Heavy lorries are to be restricted to speeds of 56 miles per hour (90kph) under limits agreed by European transport ministers yesterday. Language Point : of (dari)

Task 2
Lets read together! Paragraph 2 & 3 (p 9.6); 4 & 5 (p 9.7) Language Point : would Would (akan) Would in polite request

Task 3
Lets read together! Paragraph 6 (p 9.8); 7 (p 9.9) Language Point : adjective + preposition collocations Aware of : awas akan, menyadari Dependent on : tergantung kepada Good at : mahir dalam (bidang), pintar Sad at : sedih karena Interested in : tertarik dalam/pada (bidang) Angry with : marah terhadap/pada Annoyed with : terganggu karena/oleh karena

Task 4
Lets read together! Paragraph 8 (p 9.10); 9 (p 9.11) Language Point : Help + infinitive help V(I) Last : (terakhir, paling akhir)

5-minutes break

Discuss task 3 + preparation for final exam

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Translating News in Magazines

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Task 1
Lets read together!

Paragraph 1 (p 9.27) Many people believed that this tour would be the last by the British Isles and before coming to South Africa over how the Lions fit into the new era. No longer Language Point : 1. Many/much/a lot of/lots of/few/a little Countable noun (dapat dihitung) : Many, few
1. Many people underestimate how much time it takes to train a new pet. 2. Only few people underestimate how much time it takes to train a new pet.

Uncountable noun (tidak dapat dihitung) : Much, a little

1. Too much sugar is not good for your health 2. A little bit of sugar will be good for your health
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Task 2
Lets read together!

Paragraph 2 (p 9.30) However, we still have to look at when a Lions tour should fit in and how long the season is, because the vast amount . and look at what is best Language Point : Because/since/as reasoning

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Task 3
Lets read together!

Paragraph 3 (p 9.31) On this tour, the Lions have made a statement that they still have an important part, because they have probably saved Lions rugby for the future. Language Point : Still/yet

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Task 4
Lets read together!

Paragraph 4 (9.32) ; 5 (p 9.33); 6&7 (p 9.34); 8(p 9.35)

Language Point : 1. Just 2. Conditionals

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